Milford, Massachusetts
Milford is a community of 27,731 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Milford
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bancroft Memorial Library, Milford Town Hall, Hopedale Country Club and Town Forest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Milford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milford
Milford is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Milford in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 25,055 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Milford (CDP), Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Museums and landmarks28
Bancroft Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Library in Hopedale, Massachusetts, United States
50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale
Milford Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Rathaus in Massachusetts, United States of America
54 Main Street
Azariah Newton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Hopedale Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Hall in Milford, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mendon Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Nathan C. Aldrich House and Resthaven Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic church in Massachusetts, United States
North Avenue Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
North Bellingham Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Pair of historic cemeteries in Massachusetts, United States
Olney Cook Artisan Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic industrial building at 54 Hartford Avenue East in Mendon, Massachusetts
Prospect Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Rabbit Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
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15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
128 Medway Road, Milford
Mo-We 05:00-20:00; Th-Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 05:30-18:30
Bertie's Creative Creamery
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
198 E. Main Street
We-Fr 14:00-20:00; Sa, Su 12:00-20:00
South Side Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 1.7 mi
146 Ste 7
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 00:00-22:00
Purchase Street Market
Cafe · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
89 Purchase Street
Honey Dew
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Donut · 1.3 mi
118;120;124 Prospect Street
28 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Milford
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1 Fortune Boulevard, Milford
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Bellingham Early Childhood Center
School · 3.5 mi
342 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham
Healthcare9
Lung, Allergy & Sleep Specialists
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
94 Mendon Street, Hopedale
Map of Milford
198 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 4.1 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 18°F | 3.3 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 4.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.8 in | 3.2 in |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 23°F | 4.7 in | 10.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Medway Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Worcester County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
North Central State Airport (SFZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Hopedale 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Bellingham 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Hopkinton 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Upton 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Franklin Town 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Whitinsville 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Millis-Clicquot 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Cordaville 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Woonsocket 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Westborough 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street, Milford MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MIlford Town Hall clock, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milford Town Hall detail, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milford Town Hall Main Entrance, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street, Milford, with streetcar - 1909 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Main Street, Milford, with streetcar - postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Milford station postcard (3), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Former bay window in Milford station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North end of Milford Secondary, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platform side of Milford station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milford station postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Milford station from Central Street, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front of Milford station, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street, Milford, with streetcars - 1925 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Main Street, Milford, with streetcar - postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Milford Secondary and G&U at South Cedar Street, October 2020, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milford Secondary and G&U crossing South Cedar Street, October 2020, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milford Mass Town Hall, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Bancroft Memorial Library, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- MilfordMA MemorialHall, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hopedale Unitarian Parish, MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- MilfordMA AldrichHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MilfordMA AzariahNewtonHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 85 North Avenue, Mendon, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BellinghamMA NorthBellinghamCemetery 1823Marker, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Medway No. 1, West Medway MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Thom Block, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Upton Town Hall, MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Olney Cook Artisan Shop a historic industrial building at 54 Hartford Avenue East in Mendon, Massachusetts MA built before 1839, Swampyank, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Church Mendon, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- TEDSDINER, Noncentz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HollistonMA HydrantNumberThreeHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PGillon block, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Upper Charles Rail Trail northeast from Hayward Street, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upper Charles Rail Trail southwest from Hayward Street, May 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kentucky Fried Chicken, Jerem43, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospect Heights--WWII Memorial, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospect Heights homes--2012, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospect Heights home 2012, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prospect Heights homes, C.S. Imming, CC BY-SA 3.0
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